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 1 Introduction and Vocabulary — Let's Watch  

Wizard: Whoo! So sorry I'm late. My breakfast with Rosalinda went longer than expected. But guess what? I
think she really loves me. Hehehe. But that's not important now. We need to get back to the story.
The last time we saw Tshombe he had a big problem. Market Street was closed to street vendors. Today you'll
see how Tshombe learns to work with other street vendors to solve this problem.
Today you will also learn how to use the words each, one, another, other and others. Watch and listen.

 2 discuss

to talk about something with other people

 3 issue

a concern or problem; something that is important to people

 4 appointment

a specific time, date and place to see someone or to do something

 5 nervous

worried or anxious about something; the opposite of calm

 6 aggressive

forceful; always ready to argue or attack; pushy

 7 merchant

a person or business that sells things

 8 jail

a building where criminals or prisoners must stay

 9 unsafe

dangerous; not safe

 10 Story Start Up — Getting Ready

Tshombe and the other vendors have a big problem. Mrs. Vargas, a merchant on Market Street, has
complained about the street vendors. If they don't do something, they won't be able to sell on Market Street
anymore.
Tshombe and Joe make an appointment to discuss their problem with the police chief.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
According to the police chief, what are the merchants complaining about?

 11 Story Start Up — Let's Watch  

Tshombe: I can't believe it. If it's not one problem it's another. First, I have to pay more taxes. Now I can't even
work to pay them.
Joe: They can't just shut us down.
Tshombe: We have rights.
Joe: We want to see -
Tshombe: - the chief of police.
Police Officer: Hold it! Hold it. One at a time.
Tshombe: We want to see the chief of police.
Police Officer: Well do you have an appointment to see him?
Tshombe: Yes, I have one. I called earlier. My name is Tshombe Gabriel.
Police Officer: How about him? Does he have an appointment?
Tshombe: No, he's with me.
Police Officer: All right. Hold it. Take a seat. I'll see what I can do.
Tshombe: You're drinking another one? How many cups of water can you drink?
Joe: I'm very thirsty and very nervous.
Police Officer: All right. The chief will see you both.
Joe: We will fight with all our might and bring down the people that won't let us sell our stuff on the --
Police Chief: Hello. You are the street vendors, right? Please, have a seat. Would anyone like a glass of water?
Joe: Yes, thank you.
Joe: No, thank you.
Police Chief: Well, what can I do for you?
Tshombe: Well, I can't speak for all of the street vendors, but I know that if they shut us down, I won't be able to
sell my lemonade. I have to sell my lemonade to pay my taxes. If I don't pay, the IRS will fine me or put me in
jail.
Police Chief: I'm not sure I understand you.
Joe: We're street vendors. We sell things. That's how we pay our rent, our utility bills, our grocery bills. It's our
only income.
Police Chief: Well I understand how important your jobs are, but look at all these letters of complaint.
Tshombe: I know Mrs. Vargas is unhappy, but you do you have any other complaints?
Police Chief: There are many other complaints.
Tshombe: What do they say? I want to see each one.
Police Chief: Well, the letters say that the street vendors are too noisy. The carts are unsafe, that street vendors
are aggressive.
Joe: Aggressive? !
Police Chief: Yes. People say you are rude. You make people feel bad if they don't buy from you. Then they
don't come to that area to shop anymore. It hurts everyone.
Tshombe: But who complained?
Police Chief: Well, the merchants. I have letters from, uh, um, Mrs. Vargas.
Tshombe: Of course Mrs. Vargas. But do you have any other letters from other merchants? We have never had
a problem with anyone else.
Police Chief: Well, um -
Tshombe: There aren't any other complaints. You can't find one from another store owner, can you?
Police Chief: Well, there were others. At least - I thought there were others.
Tshombe: I can't believe it. One person can shut us down.
Police Chief: No, that's not true. The city council needs to vote on it. I suggest you talk to your city council
member to see what you can do.

 12 chance

the possibility of something happening or not

 13 cause

something you believe in or will fight for; something you care about

 14 media

television, newspapers, radio

 15 organize

to create a group for a specific purpose; to bring people together for a cause

 16 informed

to know about a specific topic; to have information

 17 support

to agree with; to believe in something

 18 powerful

very strong; very effective; having a lot of influence

 19 selfish

to care about oneself more than others; to put oneself first

 20 silly

foolish; idiotic, dumb or stupid

 21 quiet

without noise; silent; the opposite of loud

 22 voters

people who vote in an election; for example, people who vote for president

 23 leaders

people who are in charge or in a position of power

 24 Life Skills — Getting Ready

Tshombe and Joe meet with a councilwoman to discuss their problems on Market Street and Mrs. Vargas.
The councilwoman says it's important to be informed about community issues. She explains how they can get
information about what's happening in their community. Now Tshombe and Joe must organize the street
vendors and try to get support for their cause. They have a meeting with other vendors to discuss their plans.
While you watch the video, listen for the answer to this question:
The councilwoman tells Tshombe and Joe how they can stay informed about community issues. What does she
say?

 25 Life Skills — Let's Watch  

Council Woman: According to our records, we have several complaints. We discussed them at our last meeting.
Unfortunately only Mrs. Vargas showed up from your community. None of the street vendors came.
Tshombe: We didn't know about the meeting.
Council Woman: It's important to stay informed.
Tshombe: But how do we find out about these things?
Council Woman: You can find out about issues in your community three ways. One, by reading the local
newspaper; two, by watching the local public access TV station; and three, by calling up City Hall and asking
about specific meetings.
Joe: Is it too late? What can we do now?
Council Woman: Well, you can present your case and talk about why street vendors are good for the
community at the next city council meeting. We'll decide about street vendors then.
Tshombe: When's that?
Council Woman: The day after tomorrow.
Joe: That doesn't give us much time.
Council Woman: I must tell you, Mrs. Vargas has hired a very powerful attorney. She also has friends in the
community.
Tshombe: Oh no. We don't stand a chance.
Council Woman: That's not true. You have power too. If you can get community support for your cause, then
you have a chance.
Joe: How can we do that?
Council Woman: Well, the best way is to start a petition. Ask registered voters in the community if they will
sign a petition to support street vendors.
Joe: Voters, that's a good idea.
Council Woman: You can also talk to the media.
Joe: The media?
Council Woman: That's right. An article in the local newspaper about you and the other street vendors will also
help.
Tshombe: These are all great ideas but we don't have that much time.
Council Woman: That's true. The best way to win your case is to organize the vendors and be very specific
about what you want to change.
Tshombe: Stay organized and be specific.
[Street vendor meeting]
Tshombe: We have to decide something.
Joe: I just want to stay on Market Street.
Man: I have my family to support.
Woman: What are we going to do?
Joe: You know what we're going to do? We are going to buy Market Street. And after we buy Market Street -
Woman: Joe, come on, be serious.
Joe: I am. And let me tell you one thing, the businesses don't like us because they say we take their customers.
Everyone: Yeah, that's right.
Joe: They went to city council.
Everyone: Yes, yes.
Joe: They went to the police!
Everyone: Yeah!
Man: Let's just boycott their stores.
Man: But we still won't be on Market Street.
Man: We have to figure out something, absolutely.
Joe: -- or figure something out. We're not just going to sit around and not do anything.
Bad Conscience: Man, all these people are stupid! You are wasting your time here. Get out of here and go and
sell your lemonade somewhere else.
Good Conscience: Don't listen to him Tshombe. He's wrong.
Bad Conscience: You are telling me I'm wrong? Hahahahaha.
Good Conscience: Help your friends, Tshombe. Working together with the other street vendors is the only way
you'll win your case.
Bad Conscience: Think about Number One, Tshombe. That is you. Forget about all the others.
Good Conscience: What? You must work together, Tshombe. Listen to each other. Choose the best ideas from
the group and organize.
Bad Conscience: Tshombe, you think -
[Everyone talking at once at meeting]
Tshombe: Be quiet! Be quiet! I have something to say.
Wizard: And freeze!

 26 Life Skills — Reading

Working with Others to Solve Community Issues
When you are looking for solutions to problems in the community, it is important to get informed and to work
together with others. Mrs. Vargas was more powerful because she was more informed. But now Tshombe and
the street vendors have learned how to get information about what's happening in the community, and they are
ready to fight for their cause.
You can find out about community issues by reading the local newspaper or watching public access TV. You
can also contact your City Hall to find out about meetings on specific topics, or use the Internet to learn about
important local issues and events in your community.
If you are in a difficult situation, like Tshombe, there are ways to work together with other members of your
community to win support for your cause. You can do this by starting petitions and asking for signatures from
registered voters. Contacting the local media will help spread information about your cause to people in the
community. You can also attend city council meetings to talk about your cause.
It is important to organize your group and have a clear plan of action. In many communities, there are legal aid
centers that may be able to help support your cause. You can learn about these places by talking with people in
your community, going to local community centers, looking in newspapers, and searching on the Internet.

 27 Grammar — Let's Watch  

Wizard: What do you think Tshombe will do? Will he help his fellow workers organize before the city council
meeting or will he just care about himself, about Number One? Hm. Before we find out, let's review today's
lesson.
The word one can be used instead of a noun to represent a single person or thing. Watch and listen.
Police Officer: Well do you have an appointment to see him?
Tshombe: Yes, I have one.
Tshombe: There aren't any other complaints. You can't find one from another store owner.
Wizard: The word each refers to a single item or person within a group of the same type.
Police Chief: There are many other complaints.
Tshombe: What do they say? I want to see each one.
Wizard: Now the word other or others refers to additional people or things of the same type. Watch and listen.
Bad Conscience: Forget about all the others.
Wizard: The word another usually refers to one additional person or thing of the same kind.
Tshombe: You're drinking another one? How many cups of water can you drink?
Wizard: Good job!

 28 Making Choices — Getting Ready (A)

Tshombe is only concerned with his own needs, and he decides not to work with the other street vendors.
Tshombe decides to look for another location to sell his lemonade. He is happy when he finds a perfect location.
But a police officer sees him and asks him for his permit. When Tshombe says he doesn't have one, he receives
a citation.
When Tshombe moves again to another location, the same thing happens again! Now Tshombe has to pay two
tickets and his friends are upset with him.
While you watch the video, think about this question:
How do the other street vendors react
to Tshombe's decision to leave Market Street?

 29 Making Choices — Let's Watch (A)  

Wizard: Now let's watch what Tshombe does. Ready and action!
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[Everyone talking at once at meeting]
Tshombe: Be quiet! Be quiet! I have something to say. I don't care about your silly ideas.
Joe: What?
Tshombe: We can't fight city council. We can't fight the people with connections and money. This is a big
waste of time. Do you have any more time to give to this? I don't. I need to make money.
Man: How are we going to make this money if we can't sell on Market Street?
Tshombe: I'm leaving Market Street.
Joe: What?
Tshombe: It's not the only street in the world.
Woman: That's so selfish, Tshombe. We all can't move to another street.
Man: Don't you see that we're all connected?
Tshombe: I don't care. I need to sell my lemonade. I am wasting my time here!
Joe: Tshombe, wait. Tshombe, wait!
Man: Tshombe don't go! Wait!
Man: I can't believe him.
Joe: Me neither. What are we going to do?
Man: I don't know.
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Tshombe: There you go. Thank you very much. One glass? Each of you? Okay.
Police officer: Hi again. I see you found a new place to sell lemonade.
Tshombe: Yes, sir. With all the customers in the park, I will pay off my taxes in two or three weeks.
Police officer: Good for you. May I see your permit?
Tshombe: My permit? You saw my permit.
Police officer: Yes, but that was for selling on Market Street. This is West Side Park and I need to see your
permit for selling here in this park.
Tshombe: Oh, please. You know I don't have a permit for this park.
Police officer: I'm sorry. I have to give you another citation.
Tshombe: Another citation? Please, officer. They are about $100.
Police officer: That's right.
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Tshombe: Thank you very much. Enjoy them and come back again.
Not again, officer. Please, I beg you.
Police officer: Sorry.
Tshombe: Hey guys, can you believe I'm getting another ticket for selling lemonade?

 30 Making Choices — Getting Ready (B)

Tshombe tells the group they have to work together. They need to show the City Council that street vendors
help the community.
The vendors discuss their plan and they think of some excellent ideas. These ideas will help them fight for their
cause.
While you watch the video, think about the answer to this question:
What ideas do the street vendors discuss?

 31 Making Choices — Let's Watch (B)  

Wizard: Poor Tshombe. He's in trouble with the law and his friends aren't speaking to him. Hm. It's important to
work together. To make changes in our communities we need to identify the problem and the solution and then
give it our full attention. Let's go back and give Tshombe another chance. And action!
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[Everyone talking at once at meeting]
Tshombe: Please be quiet! Be quiet! I have something to say. I know we are all angry and upset, but I think we
need to work together. We want to show that street vendors help the community.
Joe: How can we do that?
Tshombe: I know we don't have much time, but maybe we can find some support from the community leaders.
Woman: That's a good idea.
Joe: Maybe we can start a petition.
It will say, we support street vendors and want them on Market Street.
Man: We can write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
Woman: Yeah. Maybe they'll write a story about us.
Tshombe: Those are all excellent ideas! Now, who wants to be in charge of the petitions? Okay, Joe. You are in
charge of the petitions. What else do we need?
Woman: What about posters?
Man: Flyers!
[Everyone talking at once]
Tshombe: These are all excellent ideas everyone. Okay, remember, we only have two days. Give it all of your
attention and don't forget, tell everyone you see.
Joe: I have another idea!

 32 Review and Assessment — Let's Watch  

Wizard: That was much better. They identified the problems and the solutions. Unfortunately they don't have
much time. What do you think will happen at the board meeting? Where did Joe go? To find out, watch our
next episode. Until then, practice with one, each, another, other and others.
Guess who? See you next time!

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